On this page we are presenting information on drug and alcohol services both locally and on a National level. MESMAC is not a service that works around substance abuse but we can help you in finding information and the most appropriate service for you. We do offer a free counselling service where you can talk about issues that affect you but we would advise that you seek help around drug and alcohol abuse with one of the services listed below.
THE PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT
The Psychoactive Substances Act came into force on Thursday the 26th of May 2016.
The Act makes it an offence to produce, supply or offer to supply any psychoactive substance if the substance is likely to be used for its psychoactive effects and regardless of its potential for harm. There are exemptions for caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, poppers and medical products.
Click on this link for the Act in detail.
PART OF THE PICTURE
The LGBT Foundation and the University of Central Lancashire would like to inform you about the latest findings of the National Part of the Picture project into substance use amongst the lesbian, gay and bisexual population of England, as funded by the Big Lottery. The 2009-11 report was officially launched at the end of July 2012, with many praising the robustness of the data and remarking on the striking patterns of usage and dependency that have emerged from the research.
The report shows that:
- Across all age groups LGB people are much more likely to use drugs compared to the general population
- Problematic patterns of drinking are much more common among LGB people
- LGB people demonstrate a higher likelihood of being substance dependent and show high levels of substance-dependency
- Significant barriers exist to seeking information, advice or help among LGB people
A PDF of the Part of the Picture 2009-11 report is available on the right but if you would prefer to receive a physical copy you can request one by contacting the LGBT Foundation. If you would like to be kept up-to-date about the Part of the Picture research project from the LGF, please visit their website at lgbt.foundation .
SERVICES
Many of the following services will also be able to offer information and advice on safer drug use and may also offer a referral service for those with drug/alcohol misuse issues. Services are often provided freely or are funded by Local Authorities and benefit agencies. Some projects do charge for client referral services to those who are resident outside the project's area.
NEWCASTLE/NORTH TYNESIDE
D'n'A
Young peoples project dealing with issues around Drugs & Alcohol based in central Newcastle.
D'n'A Services for Young People
College Street Centre, College Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8DX
Email:
Tel: 0191 2777377.
NORTHERN DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE
Plummer Court, Carliol Place, Newcastle.
Mon/Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 9-4.30pm.
Also information about pharmacy and agency based schemes.
Call: 0191 2061100
BASE
Offering a support service for young people 13-25, drug and alcohol advice and signposting.
26 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 2AJ.
Call: 0191 253 2127
LIFELINE PROJECT
Advice, information and support around drug issues.
Open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm .
Call: 0191 2614719
Website: www.lifeline.org.uk
NORTH TYNESIDE RECOVERY PROJECT (formerly PROJECT ANSWER)
Project answer provides all the services you could need to help with any drug problem under one roof. The service provides prescribing help, one to one psychological help as well as help with housing, getting work etc. there are out of hour's sessions for those in work. You can telephone to get an appointment and you will usually be seen within one week.
Former sorting office, Atkinson Terrace, Station Road, Wallsend. NE28 6SS.
Call: 0191 2408122
GATESHEAD/ SOUTH OF TYNE
NEEDLE EXCHANGE
14 Regent Terrace, Gateshead.
Mon-Fri 9-4.30, Thu 9-7pm.
Steroid user's clinic throughout the week. Drop in available. Ring for details about local based pharmacy schemes.
Call: 0191 443 8141
STREETLEVEL
Drug & alcohol services, Stanhope Parade, South Shields.
Wednesdays 4.30-600pm.
Call: 0191 455 3027
SUNDERLAND
SUNDERLAND RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP
Offering support with drug and alcohol issues.
Bridge House, Bridge St, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 1TE
Call: 0191 510 8252
NORTHUMBERLAND
BLYTH
Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Team
22-26 Bowes Street, Blyth NE24 1BD.
Opening times: Mon –Thurs 9-5pm Friday 9-4:30PM.
Call: 01670 396360.
COUNTY DURHAM
THE CENTRE FOR CHANGE
Support for drug use issues, self referal or referal from an agency or medical staff.
81-88 Whinney Hill, Durham, County Durham DH1 3BQ
Call: 03000 264784
Fax: 0191 3860275
TEESSIDE
TEES ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR SERVICE (Hartlepool)
200 York Road, Hartlepool.
Operated as a drop-in also offers safer drug use information and free condoms and femidoms.
MonFri 9-5pm
Call: 01429 285690
TEES ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR SERVICE (Stockton)
20 Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees.
Operates as a drop-in and safer drug advice.
Open Mon 9-5pm, Tues 9-8pm, Wed 9-5pm, Thurs 9-8pm, Fri 9-4pm.
Call: 01642 802424
REGIONAL
NECA (North East Council on Addictions)
Promotion, prevention, recognition and treatment associated to use and misuse of substances including alcohol, drugs and gambling.
Call: 0191 414 6446
Email:
Website: www.neca.co.uk
NATIONAL
ANTIDOTE
Antidote is the UK's only LGB&T run and targeted drug and alcohol support service.
The helpline runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Call 020 7837 3337.
Website: http://londonfriend.org.uk/get-support/drugsandalcohol/
FRANK ABOUT DRUGS
National service for drug information and support.
Open 24hrs a day 7 days a week
Call: 0800 776600
Website: www.talktofrank.com
BALANCE
Reducing the risk of Alcohol.
Call the national Helpline: 08009178282
Website: www.reducemyrisk.tv
ALCOHOL CONCERN
National agency on alcohol misuse; work to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems
Call: 020 7264 0510
Website: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
TURNING POINT
Social care organisation working with individuals and their communities across England and Wales in the areas of drug and alcohol misuse, mental health and learning disability
Call: 020 7481 7600
Website: www.turning-point.co.uk
DRINKLINE
Support to callers worried about their own drinking and support for family and friends of people who drink.
Call: 0800 917 8282
STOP DRINKING ADVICE
Practical information to help you stop drinking and improve your life. This site is dedicated to helping people affected by alcoholism, with contributions from people who have first hand experience of alcoholism.
Website: http://stopdrinkingadvice.org/
DRUG REHAB
DrugRehab.com, an organisation based in the United States that provides information and answers for people fighting addiction.
Website: www.drugrehab.com/guides/lgbtq/
DRY JANUARY
Dry January is a National service which is most visable in January for it's campaign to give up alcohol.
Website: www.dryjanuary.org.uk
Email:
Call: 020 7566 9800.
REHAB 4 ALCOHOLISM
Rehab 4 Alcoholism offers a free helpline and intervention service for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Call: 0800 111 4108
Website: www.rehab4alcoholism.com
